Champion ultra runner finds meaning, grit beyond the podium
(Photo credit: Myke Hermsmeyer) Katie Graff wanted a new hobby so she began running in high school. She didn’t know that the sport would...
Leadville champion turns attention to UROC, new book
(Photo by Chris Hunter) Katie Arnold is going home to run. Her destination is Virginia. Her race is the Ultra Race of Champions (UROC)....
The inspiring ascension of Matt Daniels
A hula hoop race didn’t appeal to Matt Daniels. Neither did any of the team races at second grade track and field day. So, based on his...
Trevor Fuchs mixes passion for ultras, mountains and vegan diet
In his 20s, Trevor Fuchs was out of shape, smoked a daily pack of cigarettes and chowed down on a typical American diet. Motivated by his...
Training, running and living the dream together
Tyler and Ellie Fox met when he was racing Summer Solstice and she was there as a spectator. “I think that was my first weekend...
From roads to mountains to 48 hours on a treadmill
Faced with the prospect of the dreaded Freshman 15, Nicole Huston knew she had to get physically active. The running club was the...
Blade Runner: Cancer survivor finds running, joy on the trails
About three years ago Jacky Hunt-Broersma decided to follow her husband’s lead and start running. She started with 5K races, like many...
Top 20 inspirational ultra runners of the year
It’s the time of the year when the “best of” lists come out and recognize the notable achievements throughout the past 12 months. In...
Darcy Piceu reflects on her personal grand slam of wins
You will have to excuse Darcy Piceu if she is making up — in a big way — for lost time. Piceu, who won four 100-milers in 2018, didn’t...
Finding specificity, beauty and more at Sinks Canyon
As I worked on my 2019 race calendar, I wanted to focus on racing and training runs that would prep me for my big goal races. After...
